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Why did Europeans need to discover a new sea route to India after 1453 AD?
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After the conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453 AD by Turkish Muslims, the traditional trade route through Constantinople was closed for Europeans. Since they could not do without Indian spice…
Who discovered the sea route to India and when?
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Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese sailor, discovered the sea route to India in 1498 AD. He reached Calicut on the western coast of India with the help of an Indian sailor and was welcomed by King Zamorin.
When and where did the British East India Company establish its first trade center in India?
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The British East India Company established its first trade center (Kothi) in Surat in 1613 AD after getting permission from Mughal Emperor Jehangir. Initially, they were opposed by the Portuguese but …
What were the three main trade centers established by the British East India Company?
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The three main trade centers were: 1) Saint George (Chennai), 2) Fort William (Kolkata), and 3) Mumbai (which became their headquarters in 1687 AD). They moved to these centers due to Maratha presence…
What was the outcome of the three Karnataka Wars (1746-1763)?
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The three Karnataka Wars were fought between the British East India Company and the French East India Company. The British won all three wars, leading to French defeat and making it easier for British…
Who was Siraj-ud-Daula and why did he come into conflict with the British?
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Siraj-ud-Daula was the Nawab of Bengal with an impulsive nature. He came into conflict with the British because they built a fortress around their Kolkata trade center without his permission. In respo…
Describe the treachery involved in the Battle of Plassey.
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Robert Clive planned a conspiracy against Siraj-ud-Daula by convincing his commander-in-chief Mir Jafar and Seth Amichand to betray the Nawab. According to the plan, Mir Jafar deliberately lost the ba…
When was the Battle of Plassey fought and what were its immediate results?
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The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23rd June, 1757 AD, 38 km from Murshidabad. Results: 1) Siraj-ud-Daula was defeated, 2) Company got freehold over 24 Parganas, 3) Mir Jafar became the new Nawab of …
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